OSA turning into Armslist?

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OKCShooter

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I think if the seller this tread is about doesn't come on here and explain things he gets the ban hammer.
Since he does nothing but use OSA for the classifieds he will never see this…I’ll send link to him so maybe he can justify his actions.
 

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I have had a good number of buys, sells, and trades here, and I have crossed my fingers a couple of times and worked deals with new folks. I have been very pleased with the results, but I have also seen the bad deals a good number of others have had. Like someone said earlier, personal integrity has taken a hit in recent years. Many reasons, and everyone has their own explanations for the downward slide. There have been a real good number of new folks that have gotten involved with discussions, etc. So, I am all for new blood in the mix, but I, like many of you, liked the idea of a minimum number of posts before “classifieds”. But we can do that ourselves by checking the guys stats.

As far as dumping on the current owner, his decisions and actions are exactly what we get on here everyday and com0lain that our freedoms are being taken away. There is still plenty of space on the internet for individuals to start a forum based on their wishes.
 

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Some of the new folk are ok, some not at all. But I have even had established active members flake out with the old, "If you still have it next week I'll come get it", still had it the next week and he acted like he had no idea what I was talking about then went with the I never said "I'll take it" like the rules say. But since 2006 this is still a great place and still way better than Armslist.
 

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I’d say require people to be a supporting member before they get an ID/password. They won’t be allowed in the buy/sell section, they do that on another board and it really cuts down on drive by crooks. JMO

Thats a premium feature IMO
 

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Guys, it doesn’t matter what you think or say. The owner of this forum has made it clear he’s not changing anything, despite the comments and requests of the long-time members. I think it’s about the more people that come to the forum, the more ad revenue he gets. It’s all about the money.
 

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It's not the platform you sell something on that's the problem.
It's the bad apples in the world that is the problem.
I have had nothing but good experience selling here on OSA, mainly with established members.
With Armslist I've had a couple of no shows.
That's why when I sell something it is FTF in Stonewall Only.
I have also sold on gunbroker for many years and had good luck with it.
 

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It's not the platform you sell something on that's the problem.
It's the bad apples in the world that is the problem.
I have had nothing but good experience selling here on OSA, mainly with established members.
With Armslist I've had a couple of no shows.
That's why when I sell something it is FTF in Stonewall Only.
I have also sold on gunbroker for many years and had good luck with it.
This ^
No matter the platform, flakes will flakes and thieves will try to thieve.
I deal mostly with established members and have had mostly all good luck.
 

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